2021 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 149 - National Energy Policy and Programs
Subchapter XV - Incentives for Innovative Technologies
Sec. 16511 - Definitions

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 16511 (2021)
Section Name §16511. Definitions
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In this subchapter:

(1) Commercial technology (A) In general

The term "commercial technology" means a technology in general use in the commercial marketplace.

(B) Inclusions

The term "commercial technology" does not include a technology solely by use of the technology in a demonstration project funded by the Department.

(2) Cost

The term "cost" has the meaning given the term "cost of a loan guarantee" within the meaning of section 661a(5)(C) of title 2.

(3) Eligible project

The term "eligible project" means a project described in section 16513 of this title.

(4) Guarantee (A) In general

The term "guarantee" has the meaning given the term "loan guarantee" in section 661a of title 2.

(B) Inclusion

The term "guarantee" includes a loan guarantee commitment (as defined in section 661a of title 2).

(5) Obligation

The term "obligation" means the loan or other debt obligation that is guaranteed under this section.

(6) State

The term "State" has the meaning given the term in section 6802 of this title.

(7) State energy financing institution (A) In general

The term "State energy financing institution" means a quasi-independent entity or an entity within a State agency or financing authority established by a State—

(i) to provide financing support or credit enhancements, including loan guarantees and loan loss reserves, for eligible projects; and

(ii) to create liquid markets for eligible projects, including warehousing and securitization, or take other steps to reduce financial barriers to the deployment of existing and new eligible projects.

(B) Inclusion

The term "State energy financing institution" includes an entity or organization established to achieve the purposes described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) by an Indian Tribal entity or an Alaska Native Corporation.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 109–58, title XVII, §1701, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 1117; Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title IV, §40401(c)(1), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1037.)


Editorial Notes EDITORIAL NOTES AMENDMENTS

2021—Pars. (6), (7). Pub. L. 117–58 added pars. (6) and (7).


STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS

For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 149 - NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER XV - INCENTIVES FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Sec. 16511 - Definitions
Contains section 16511
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 119 Stat. 1117
135 Stat. 1037
Public Law References Public Law 109-58, Public Law 117-58
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